Chrissy Midwife · Gold Coast & Tweed
Have Questions?
Everything you need to know about Chrissy’s services, pricing, and how to get started.
GENERAL
What areas do you service?
Chrissy provides in-home care across the Tweed Shire and Southern Gold Coast. Please contact Chrissy for pricing if you are outside these areas.
Telehealth services — including after-hours lactation support — are available to families anywhere in Australia.
What are the benefits of choosing a Private Midwife for my Materneity care
Women who choose private midwifery care build strong, trusting relationships with their midwives, leading to a higher likelihood of natural birth and breastfeeding success. Opting for a private midwife provides personalised, evidence-based maternity care tailored to your needs, ensuring a positive and empowering birth experience.
✔ Greater Control & Choice Over Your Antenatal and Postnatal Care – Enjoy personalised, flexible support tailored to your unique needs.
✔ Individualised Attention & Support – Work closely with your midwife to receive dedicated, one-on-one care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
✔ Continuity of Care – Experience consistent, compassionate support from a trusted midwife who understands your birth preferences, medical history, and personal journey.
Choosing a private midwife ensures personalised, holistic, and family-centered maternity care, helping you feel empowered, confident, and supported every step of the way.
What support do you provide?
Chrissy is a dedicated midwife and IBCLC lactation consultant offering expert in-home care across the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, and surrounding areas. She provides personalised, evidence-based support throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding, ensuring you feel empowered, informed, and supported every step of the way.
Antenatal Support – Prepare for birth with expert midwifery care, education, and tailored guidance to help you feel confident about labor, birth, and beyond.
Postnatal Care – Receive continuity of care with in-home visits during the crucial postnatal period, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your baby.
Breastfeeding Support – As an experienced lactation consultant, Chrissy provides professional guidance for establishing and maintaining breastfeeding, addressing common challenges, and ensuring a positive feeding experience.
With a compassionate, family-centered approach, Chrissy understands that every pregnancy, birth, and baby is unique. She offers one-on-one midwifery care tailored to your needs, helping you feel supported and confident in your journey.
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral to access our midwifery and lactation services. Chrissy provides Medicare-rebated maternity care for women across the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, and surrounding areas, offering personalized support from pregnancy through to 6 weeks postnatal.
Unfortunately, bulk billing is not available beyond 6 weeks postpartum, but ongoing lactation and postnatal support can still be arranged as needed (out of pocket fees apply).
Call now to book your appointment and receive expert pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care with no referral required!
Do I need private health Insurance
No. You do not need private health insurance to use my services.
What makes Chrissy's Care different?
Chrissy is both an endorsed midwife and a board-certified IBCLC lactation consultant — a rare combination that means she can support you seamlessly from pregnancy all the way through to feeding your baby.
She offers in-home care, evening telehealth, education classes, and ongoing support, all with a warm, honest, and judgment-free approach.
Can I Claim fees through my private health fund?
Clients may be eligible for rebates on Services through their Private Health Funds.Please make enquiries directly to your fund provider.
Bulk billing & costs
What Does bulk billing mean?
Bulk billing means Chrissy bills Medicare directly, so there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. To be eligible you need a valid Medicare card. Not all services are bulk billed and some have time limits — check the Services & Pricing page for full details.
Which Services are bulk billed
The following services are bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders:
- Antenatal care
- Private education classes (birth preparation & antenatal breastfeeding)
- Postnatal home visits (first 7 weeks postnatal)
- Lactation consults — in-home and telehealth (first 7 weeks postnatal)
- After-hours telehealth lactation support (first 7 weeks postnatal)
Out-of-pocket fees apply after these periods. Contact Chrissy for current fee information.
Can I claim fees through my private health fund?
You may be eligible for rebates on some services through your private health fund. Rebate entitlements vary between funds and levels of cover, so we recommend contacting your fund directly to confirm what you can claim before your appointment.
bookings
How do I make a booking?
It depends on the service:
- For after-hours telehealth lactation support, you can book instantly online via Calendly.
- For all other services, contact Chrissy via the contact page or call 0416 245 209. She’ll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your care.
What happens after I book the after-hours telehealth service?
Once your booking is confirmed via Calendly, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a video call link and an intake form. Please complete the intake form before your appointment — it’s an important part of your care and must be submitted prior to the session.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
For after-hours telehealth appointments, please cancel or reschedule at least 2 hours before your appointment time using the link in your Calendly confirmation email.
For all other appointments, contact Chrissy directly by phone or email as soon as possible.
After hours telehealth lactation support
What is the after-hours telehealth lactation service?
This is an evening telehealth service available nightly from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, designed to support new parents when feeding challenges arise outside of regular hours. You connect with Chrissy via video call from the comfort of your own home for real-time, expert lactation support.
Who is this service for?
Any new parent in the postnatal period who needs breastfeeding support in the evenings or at night. Whether you’re struggling with latch, worried about milk supply, dealing with engorgement, or just need reassurance that you’re doing a great job — this service is for you.
Is the after-hours service bul-billed?
Yes — it is bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders for the first 7 weeks postnatal. Fees apply after this period. Contact Chrissy for current fee information.
what do i need for a telehealth appointment?
You’ll need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and a stable internet connection. Find a comfortable, well-lit spot where you can feed your baby during the call. Have a pen and paper handy to note any tips or recommendations from Chrissy.